Nonprofit e-Source - New Opportunities for Board Members, Advocating for ARPA Funding, Sample Vaccine/Masking Guidelines, Items Available, and More!

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August 31, 2021

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As our localities on the Peninsula begin allocating funds received via the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), nonprofits must be heard. As we continue to face challenges in emerging from the pandemic, it is critical that we call on our elected officials to invest heavily in the nonprofit sector to ensure their recovery and sustainability.

We have been working with the National Council of Nonprofits and capacity builders from across the country to tailor common language that emphasizes the value of our sector and the importance of this funding. This week, we will be sending a LETTER individually to ever locality on the Peninsula. (For our purposes, these include Newport News, Hampton, City of Williamsburg, James City County, York County, Gloucester, Mathews, and Poquoson.) We hope you will join us in urging our elected officials. We have prepared a TEMPLATE letter for your use if you desire. You do not have to use this template but we do hope you will contact your local officials to advocate for their support. We have also compiled a LIST OF CONTACT EMAILS. Thank you for joining us in this effort and for the value you bring to the health and wellbeing of our communities!

Synapse Peninsula

THIS Thursday. September 2

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

hybrid

Gather, Newport News

Join Synapse Peninsula for connections and conversations with local business and community leaders. To learn more and to Register, click here.

RENEW & RESET

Fuel for the Journey: Self-Leadership and Self-Care for Nonprofit Leaders

MOVED TO ONLINE

NEXT Thursday, September 9

11:30 am – 1:30 pm

To learn more about this Series,

and to Register, click here.

PLEASE SHARE THESE OPPORTUNITIES WITH YOUR BOARD MEMBERS! Thank you!

Thursday, September 16

12:00-1:00 pm online

Learn more about how NetworkPeninsula

can help you in your Board service.

Plus...bring your questions, challenges, and anything else you would like feedback on from fellow board members!

Open to all Board Members! To RSVP, email Karen.

The Role of the Board in Fundraising

Thursday, September 30

12:00-1:00 pm – via Zoom

Join us for this important session for board members to learn how to be effective in fundraising for their nonprofit. The goal is to help board members feel more at ease and understand processes for success.

To learn more & to register, click here.

Training funds & member discounts are available. Masks will be required and partitions are in place between seats to allow for a safe learning environment. To learn more, click here.

OPPORTUNITIES

Fundraising Opportunity - Coastal Fermentory hosts weekly "Drink Beer and Do Good" nights on Wednesdays. The brewery donates 10% of profits to a nonprofit, plus 100% of tips for a portion of the evening. If you are interested, please email Seth for details.

ITEMS AVAILABLE

Coin Counting Machines with Cart - two coin counting machines. The large one is a Scan coin 360. The small machine is a Mag II Currency Counter. For pick up in Newport News.

Items given on a first come, first served basis. If interested, please email Karen.

VACCINE POLICIES & MASK MANDATES

We have been asked by a few of our members for guidance re: vaccine policies and mask mandates for staff, volunteers, and clients. We reached out to a few of our larger members to see what they are doing. Click here to review sample policies, guidelines they are using, and more. Thank you to those who shared this info with us!

NONPROFIT NETWORK

News & Resources for Your Staff,

Volunteers & Clients

Town Hall Meeting: High in Plain Sight - September 2 - 9:00 - 11:00 am - a free virtual and in-person meeting to address alcohol, drug and concealment trends in Greater Williamsburg. To Register, click here.

Knowing Your Audience:

4 Tips for Growing Your Donor Base

From our Preferred Provider, DonorSearch - learn about best practices when it comes to getting acquainted with supporters and knowing who to target with your solicitation efforts.

To read, click here.

Have You Updated Your

Organization's Listing Yet?

If not, your nonprofit is not yet searchable in our new DIRECTORY!

You can now include service categories, locations served, pictures, social media links, and even reviews, to make it easier for community members to find you when they are looking to volunteer, donate, or in need of services! Click here and find your listing. Go to "claim listing" and take over!